EdR, a pioneer in building, owning and managing collegiate residential buildings, has brought to light the closing of funding and beginning of Phase II construction of a third-party student residential venture, valued at $53.6 million, on the Mansfield University premises in Mansfield, Pennsylvania.
By Will Soutter
23 Aug 2012
A new Aerogel-based plaster was jointly developed by Empa and Fixit AG. This novel plaster delivers two-fold insulation than the existing insulating renders. The product will be brought to the market next year.
By Nick Gilbert
22 Aug 2012
Commercial roofing requirements in North America are predicted to increase by $480 million during the coming three years, from 2011 to 2014.
By Joel Scanlon
22 Aug 2012
Anixter, a prominent worldwide supplier of security and communication appliances, electronic and electric cables and wires, fasteners and other small parts, has proclaimed its intent to build a new Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-authenticated structure in its corporate headquarters premises at the outskirts of Chicago in Glenview, Illinois.
By Will Soutter
22 Aug 2012
Assessing of a 560-foot high heavy lift derrick, one of the biggest cranes in the world, will commence at the construction site of two new nuclear units 3 and 4 at Plant Vogtle.
By Nick Gilbert
22 Aug 2012
Dignitaries of the governments of Saskatchewan and Canada have commemorated the inauguration of a regional housing venture for the elderly citizens in Air Ronge.
By Nick Gilbert
22 Aug 2012
Alberta Transportation has recently amended its Bridge Structure Design Criteria Version 7.0 (BSDC) to embrace ASTM A1035 corrosion-resistant reinforcing (CRR) steel of MMFX Steel (MMFX2 Rebar) or solid stainless steel to prevent corrosion in Exposure Class 2 bridges in Alberta.
By Nick Gilbert
22 Aug 2012
Clark Pacific, a supplier of structural and architectural precast concrete products, has wrapped up the purchase of the California properties from Hanson Structural Precast, a unit of Hanson Building Products North America, a company of the HeidelbergCement Group and Lehigh Hanson.
By Nick Gilbert
21 Aug 2012
Intertape Polymer Group (IPG), the second biggest tape manufacturer in the U.S. and a prominent marketer of building products, has launched weather blockade products for the construction sector.
By Nick Gilbert
21 Aug 2012
The BASF Performance Flooring Team has conferred the Ucrete Master Contractor Award to Surface Solutions USA for its prowess in installation and for continuously offering the best flooring services. This has been reached only by very few Ucrete Flooring contractors who have collaborated with BASF.
By Nick Gilbert
20 Aug 2012
Ryland Homes is pleased to declare the inauguration of its new McKinley prototype residences at The Lakes at Sugar Grove in Plainfield, Indiana. The McKinley prototype proffers 2200 sq. ft. of living area, which is good value for money.
By Will Soutter
20 Aug 2012
West Shore Window & Door is all set to construct a new bigger facility at Simpson Ferry Road in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
By Nick Gilbert
20 Aug 2012
The formal inauguration of 62 recently built residences for rent for the aged and the incapacitated was commemorated in Toronto. Federal and provincial governments granted financing of over $7.4 million and the City of Toronto granted finance to an extent of $550,000 for the development of the venture.
By Joel Scanlon
20 Aug 2012
The Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center has earned a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance from the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI), a branch of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
By Nick Gilbert
18 Aug 2012
Thermafiber, a manufacturer of premium mineral wool insulation products, has launched its new long-lasting insulation product. RainBarrier HD (heavy density) is a compact and unyielding insulation board with an even 6.0 ...
By Nick Gilbert
18 Aug 2012